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Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!

Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season.
2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast kickoff to highlight early season weed control

Published on March 14, 2024
Spring is here and so is the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series! Join us March 21 for the best management recommendations to start your season off well.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024

Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season.
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan

Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health.
2024 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days is less than a month away

Published on January 12, 2024
Don’t forget to register for the expanded Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference and exhibitor show on Feb. 7-8 in Benton Harbor.
Post-harvest vineyard care: Securing uniformity and abundant yields for your next vineyard season

Published on November 21, 2023
Nurture your vines for success. Follow these tips for post-harvest care to ensure consistency and bountiful harvests in the seasons to come.
Risk of irrigation water on the road

Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it.
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

Published on August 16, 2023
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.
Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions

Published on June 20, 2023
Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water.